Materials, Characterisation, Design and Test methods

• Natural fibres and materials
• Design with natural fibre composites, wood, bamboo for structures
• Rammed earth
• Cementitious composite
• Bio-polymer, bio-composite
• Test methods

Mechanical and Physical Properties

• Mechanical properties of 3BM
• Physical properties of 3BM
• Acoustic of bio-based materials
• Fire resistance

Hygroscopic, Hygrothermal and Durability Performance

• Thermal properties
• Hygroscopic and hygrothermal properties of 3BM
• Durability and performance of 3BM
• Bio-microbial and bio-degradation of 3BM

Innovation

• Innovative hybrid composites natural fibres
• Vegetable waste materials and natural bio-admixtures for binders
• Material treatments of 3BM
• Advances in research methodologies and bio-materials testing
• Construction with low binder sprayed concrete on bio-based building materials

Sustainability and Case Studies

• Construction materials and technologies for sustainability, energy efficiency
• Life-cycle assessment of 3BM
• Green and renewable energy applications in construction
• Eco-friendly binders with low CO₂-emission and low embedded energy
• Case studies